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Toddler complaining that his head hurts...

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For about the last week or so, my two year will randomly point to his forehead and indicate that it hurts. He doesn't talk yet, so sometimes it's hard to interpret what he means. But if I ask if his head hurts, he shakes his head yes. Or if I ask where his boo-boo is, he points to his forehead. But it isn't like he does it all day. Just maybe once every other day or so. I dont know if I should take him to the doctor or is this just normal attention seeking? He has no other symptoms currently, and was just at the doctors last week for a little cold but thats it. Anyone else experience this?
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Re: Toddler complaining that his head hurts...

  • smileybabyboysmileybabyboy member
    edited September 2014
    I've heard headaches can be from a minor virus and you said he was at the dr last week for a cold.  Maybe it's just that.  Not sure I would worry unless it continues or if he gets more sick or acts odd.  Ehhh...maybe don't google it quite yet, might make you worry more. 

    Could also be he is remembering when he bumped his head and had a booboo.  My 2 year old says he has a booboo constantly even when I know he doesn't.  GL!
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  • Anne MommyAnne Mommy member
    How does he act? Eating fine? Playing fine? Sleeping fine? I'd go more on his behavior in this case. If it goes on a long time or he's not acting normal, bring him in. You can always call the Dr for their opinion too.
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  • OffLiCuteOffLiCute member
    Thanks!  Yes, his behavior has been normal, so I guess we'll just keep an eye on him for awhile :)
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  • Meery82Meery82 member
    If it continues, I would definitely let the pedi know
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  • sarahandeddiejune212008sarahandeddiejune212008 member
    This is not meant to scare you, but I had a friend who's 2yr old brother was complaining his head hurt and it turned out to be brain cancer. Thankfully he was able to get treatment and is a perfectly healthy teen now.

    I would err on the side of caution and have it checked outt.
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  • LSU628LSU628 member
    Has he ever had his eyes checked? That can cause headaches as well.
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  • RamaLamaDDRamaLamaDD member
    Our LO complains about her eyes and her head hurting but I am 99% sure it is residue of me having pink eye and a cold (a while ago now). I kept saying my eyes hurt (I was a bit of a drama queen about it honestly but it suuuuuucked) and my head hurt so now I think she just says it every now and then.

    I was pretty worried about her until I sat and thought about it and realized that prior to my pink eye incident she had never complained.
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